Liners to the Sun
By John Maxtone-Graham
512 pp. 250 b&w photos and line drawings. July 2000. Paperback. $19.95
ISBN 1 57409 107 7
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Each year, thousands of people in search of relaxation, adventure, and romance embark on popular cruises from ports all over the world, including Alaska, Bermuda, the Norwegian fjords, and the Greek Isles. Liners to the Sun revels in the historical glories of the ocean-liner, and examines in thorough and affectionate detail the best vessels of today.
Ship aficionados and casual cruisers alike will gain new insight into and appreciation for the massive watercraft that have become “floating vacation resorts.” Author John Maxtone-Graham takes a candid look at the vessels' rich history, construction, and crew. Stories drawn from years of research, as well as Maxtone-Graham's own personal experiences, reveal how ship, crew, and passenger have changed over the years – and how they have stayed the same. Filled with photos and drawings, this fascinating book proves that the journey, not the destination, is the key to an unforgettable vacation.
“mandatory reading for those who love ships, the sea and the ways of travelers…the cruise passenger who is serious about his fun will surely carry Liners to the Sun in his luggage…” —New York Times
“A witty, elegant and evocative exposition on the history, lore and mystique of ocean travel…” —Boston Herald
“Offers worthwhile, perceptive, authentic revelation…certain to please those who have been or are planning to go on a cruise…” —Los Angeles Times
“Written with insight, humor and a candor that may unsettle the officials of some cruise lines…” —Arizona Republic
“Delicious reading…the definitive book about cruises…filled with legend and lore.” —Houston Post
“Indispensable reading…virtually encyclopedic in its approach…” —Travel Weekly
“…[Maxtone-Graham] writes more interestingly about cruise ships than any other…” —Times Picayune
“A deft blend of anecdote, trivia and research…”Cleveland Plain Dealer
“…an engaging and informative ‘ocean travelogue’ which also offers considerable insight on the past, present, and possible future of ocean cruising.” —Midwest Book Review
“John Maxtone-Graham is an irreplaceably charming companion whether aboard ship or, via this book, in my easy chair.” —Donald Westlake
“…[an] engrossing blend of pertinent facts, charming trivia, and solid social history…” —Walter Lord, author of A Night to Remember
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About the Author:
John Maxtone-Graham is a maritime historian, author, and lecturer specializing in the history of ocean liners and cruise ships. He also wrote Cruise Savvy and The Only Way To Cross and edited the bestselling TITANIC Survivor by Violet Jessop.